all-trans-Isocryptoxanthin is an intermediate used in the synthesis of Echinenone (E325630), which is a protective carotenoid. Echinenone is an analogue of β-Carotene (C184250), the most important of the provitamins A. Widely distributed in the plant and animal kingdom. In plants it occurs almost always together with chlorophyll. Vitamin A precursor. Ultraviolet screen.
Definition
ChEBI: 4-hydroxy-all-trans-beta-carotene is a beta-carotene carrying one additional hydroxy substituent at position 4. It is functionally related to a beta-carotene.
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